Martin Luther King Apts PB Section 8 Stamford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Martin Luther King Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Stamford, CT with 88 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $710/month on average.
88
total units
99%
occupancy
$710
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 Stillwater Ave, Stamford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $28,766/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,919/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Martin Luther King Apts
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 40 Stillwater Ave, Stamford; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$710/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Green Apartments PB Section 8 | Stamford | 0.8 km |
| Clinton Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 0.8 km |
| Post House Apts Hope Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 0.8 km |
| Stamford Metro Green Apts Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 0.8 km |
| Rippowam Manor PB Section 8 | Stamford | 1.1 km |
| Palmers Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 1.4 km |
| Southwood Square Phase I PB Section 8 | Stamford | 1.4 km |
| Southfield Village Lp Iii LIHTC | Stamford | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Martin Luther King Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Martin Luther King Apts?
Residents report average rents near $710/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Martin Luther King Apts?
Contact the management office at 40 Stillwater Ave in Stamford. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.